President George's
Wednesday 24 May 2006
Our speaker last week is certainly a budding scientist. Nickolas Smith is in Year 12 at St Patrick's College and he made full use of his Rotary National Science Youth Forum award. The award covers two weeks in Canberra with exposure to some of the top scientific personnel of Australia. Nickolas came back full of enthusiasm for the opportunity which had come via the Rotary Club of Strathfield and Vocational Service Director, Paul Giammarco. Another worth while Rotary programme.
Support for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal next Sunday, 28th May, has been a little under-whelming. We have for a number of years manned (is that politically correct?!) the counting house at the Town Hall, and I am sure that we can do that again this year. However Chairman, Peter Smith, reports that he has been promised record numbers of students this year for collecting. He is hoping that we can provide 20-25 drivers for transport/overseeing or supervising purposes. It should take no more than 2 hours. Can we meet the challenge?
The following Sunday is of course the fourth of June and the Family of Rotary Picnic Day in Bi-Centennial Park. From 11am to sunset. There will be an inter Club tug of war, races, face painting and as our contribution we have engaged the services of Mr Alacazam, BYO food and drink plus children, grandchildren, friends, neighbours, in laws – all welcome.
‘Friendship! Mysterious cement of the soul, sweet’ner of life and solder of society.” Anon 18th C
Until next week
Enjoy Rotary,
President George
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